CN118555923A

CN118555923A - Cartridge packaging system and method

Info

Publication number: CN118555923A
Application number: CN202280087979.3A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 阿莱克斯·权; 黄·史蒂文; 阿莱克斯·高顿
Original assignee: Shenzhen Naixing Technology Co Ltd
Current assignee: Shenzhen Naixing Technology Co Ltd
Priority date: 2021-12-02
Filing date: 2022-12-02
Publication date: 2024-08-27
Also published as: US20230172283A1; WO2023102218A1; US20230404171A1; CA3239705A1; US11744294B2

Abstract

An electronic cigarette device packaging system includes a first tray for housing an electronic cigarette device body, the first tray having a plurality of voids that house a portion of the electronic cigarette device body to be filled with a substance. The first tray and the electronic cigarette device body are covered by a first cover. The second tray for receiving the electronic cigarette device suction nozzle has a plurality of voids that allow the electronic cigarette device suction nozzle to be vertically aligned with a corresponding electronic cigarette device body of the first tray, each of the voids receiving a portion of the electronic cigarette device suction nozzle to cover the corresponding electronic cigarette device body. The first tray is capable of being placed on a fixture having a plurality of fixture voids corresponding to voids for accommodating the body of the electronic cigarette device.

Description

Cartridge packaging system and method

Cross Reference to Related Applications

The present application claims priority from U.S. provisional patent application No.63/285,323 (the' 323 provisional application), entitled "canister packaging System and method," filed on 12/2 of 2021. The entire disclosure of the' 323 provisional application is incorporated herein.

Technical Field

Electronic cigarette smoking, or "vapor inhalation," is an increasingly popular activity in recent years. There are a wide variety of electronic cigarette devices and solutions available in the market at present. One way of inhaling the smoke liquid is for the user to inhale the steam generated from the cartridge. Such vapor may be generated by heating a liquid solution stored in the cartridge. Aspects of the invention include an apparatus and method that may efficiently package multiple electronic vaping cartridges simultaneously.

Disclosure of Invention

In one aspect, an electronic vaping liquid packaging system includes: a first tray formed of a deformable material for receiving the electronic cigarette device body, the first tray having a plurality of voids, each void receiving a portion of the electronic cigarette device body for filling with a substance, and wherein the first tray and the electronic cigarette device body are covered by a first cover; a second tray formed of a deformable material for holding an electronic cigarette device suction nozzle, the second tray having a plurality of voids allowing the electronic cigarette device suction nozzle to be vertically aligned with the electronic cigarette device body of the first tray, each void accommodating a portion of an electronic cigarette device suction nozzle to cover a corresponding electronic cigarette device body; wherein the first tray is capable of being placed on a jig having a plurality of jig gaps corresponding to the gaps for holding the electronic cigarette device body, and wherein the jig gaps include stepped portions within the jig gaps, the stepped portions forming concentric circles with the jig gaps; and wherein the second tray is capable of being placed on the first tray to allow a press to apply uniform pressure on the electronic cigarette device suction nozzle of the second tray to press-fit the electronic cigarette device suction nozzle onto the body of the corresponding electronic cigarette device, the stepped portion of the clamp void being for transferring pressure from the electronic cigarette device suction nozzle to a respective bottom edge of the canister portion of the electronic cigarette device body when the press applies uniform pressure to the electronic cigarette device suction nozzle.

According to another aspect, an electronic cigarette device packaging system includes: a first tray for receiving the electronic cigarette device body, the first tray having a plurality of voids that receive a portion of the electronic cigarette device body to fill the substance, and wherein the first tray and the electronic cigarette device body are covered by a first cover; a second tray for receiving the electronic cigarette device suction nozzle, the second tray having a plurality of voids allowing the electronic cigarette device suction nozzle to be vertically aligned with the electronic cigarette device body of the first tray, each void receiving a portion of the electronic cigarette device suction nozzle to cover a corresponding electronic cigarette device body; wherein the first tray is capable of being placed on a fixture having a plurality of fixture voids corresponding to voids for accommodating the body of the electronic cigarette device.

According to another aspect, a method for packaging an electronic cigarette device is provided. A method of packaging an electronic cigarette device may include: selecting a first tray for holding the electronic cigarette device body, the first tray having a plurality of voids, inserting a portion of the electronic cigarette device body into each of the plurality of voids of the first tray; covering the first tray and the electronic cigarette device body with a first cover; selecting a second tray for holding a suction nozzle of the electronic cigarette device, the second tray having a plurality of voids; a portion of the electronic cigarette device suction nozzle is inserted into each of a plurality of voids in the second tray.

Drawings

FIG. 1 provides an illustration of a clamp or receiver tray according to one embodiment.

Fig. 2 provides a close-up view of the clip void in the clip.

Fig. 3 shows a first tray loaded with an e-cigarette device body for placement on a fixture.

Fig. 4 shows the first tray and the gripper of fig. 3, wherein the e-cigarette device body of the first tray is loaded into the gripper void of the gripper.

Fig. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a fixture having a fixture void with an e-cigarette device body of a first tray positioned or seated within the fixture void.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of an embodiment of an alignment plate.

Fig. 7 is a perspective view of an alignment plate placed on the electronic cigarette device body of the first tray.

Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the alignment plate of fig. 7 in place over the electronic cigarette device body of the first tray.

Fig. 9 is a perspective view of an electronic cigarette device body being filled by an automated filling machine.

Fig. 10 is a perspective view of the main body of the electronic cigarette device.

Fig. 11 is a perspective view of a second tray holding the electronic device suction nozzles in a position vertically aligned with the first tray to cap the suction nozzles of the second tray onto corresponding electronic device suction nozzles of the second tray.

Fig. 12 is a perspective view of a set of capped e-cigarette devices in a fixture.

Detailed Description

According to fig. 1-4, the receiving pan or fixture 10 may be designed as a rectangular (cube) structure with holes, openings, cavities or apertures. In some embodiments, each hole or fixture void 15 may be a cylindrical cavity having an axis that is substantially perpendicular to the horizontal ground plane when the receiving pan is laid flat on a plane parallel to the horizontal ground plane. As discussed in more detail below, each aperture may be internally contoured to facilitate insertion and removal of an electronic chimney or electronic smoking device body. In other embodiments, the aperture has a different shape and size to accommodate electronic cigarette device bodies of different shapes and sizes.

The receiver tray or jig 10 may have a number of holes or a plurality of jig voids 15, wherein each hole is configured to hold a single cartridge. The fixture 10 or receiver tray may be any shape or size and include a rectangular tray, a square tray, or any other structure to hold one or more e-vaping device bodies and guide the e-vaping device bodies as they are filled and capped. In some embodiments, the jig voids 15 in the receiver tray or jig 10 may be spaced at substantially regular intervals. For example, fig. 1 depicts an embodiment of a fixture 10 having a plurality of fixture voids 15 formed as a 10x 5 matrix (array) of fixture voids 15, wherein the receiver tray or fixture 10 in fig. 1 is configured to hold a total of 50 cartridges or e-cigarette apparatus bodies. Other numbers of barrels and/or configurations of clamp void 15 are possible. The receiver tray or clamp 10 may have handles 18 at two of its opposite edges to facilitate holding and transport. In other embodiments, no handle is provided. Fig. 2 depicts a close-up of the structure of the receiver tray or clamp 10 and the aperture.

In one aspect, each hole or clamp void 15 is designed to have a circular cross-sectional profile of varying diameter. In other embodiments, the clip void 15 has other cross-sectional shapes to hold or partially hold electronic vaults or integrated electronic cigarette systems having different shapes and sizes. Referring to fig. 2, the top of the hole or clamp void 15 may have a frustoconical shape tapering in a downward direction. In other words, the top of the clip void may be chamfered or have a chamfered edge 24. The physical profile is used to properly guide and align the cartridge or electronic device body placed into the aperture. The frustoconical portion narrows in a downward direction, converging to a first cylindrical portion 28 having a first diameter, and then converging to a second cylindrical portion 32 having a second diameter (best seen in fig. 5). In one aspect, the frustum, the first cylindrical portion and the second cylindrical portion may all be substantially coaxial or concentric. Between the first portion 28 and the second portion 32 is the stepped portion 20.

The first diameter of the first portion 28 may be substantially equal to the diameter of the narrow end of the truncated cone. The second diameter of the second portion 32 may be smaller than the first diameter. The portion of the bore where the first diameter transitions to the second diameter may be designed as a flat circular edge surface or stepped portion 20 of the clamp clearance 15. This contoured cross-sectional profile of each aperture enables the cartridge to be guided (by the frustum portion 24) and then held securely (by the combination of the first and second portions 28, 32) thereby minimizing the chance of any misalignment due to user errors and other errors. Such a profile also minimizes any chance of damaging the cartridge.

The stepped portion 20 of the clamp 10 may have a diameter of from about 0.5mm to about 1mm, or from about 0.6mm to about 0.9mm, or from about 0.7mm to about 0.8 mm. It is appreciated that during the capping process, if the capping pressure from the press is transferred to the bottom 57 of the electronic cigarette device body 50, the bottom of the electronic cigarette device body may be damaged. If the stepped portion 20 is provided within the jig void 15, the stepped portion 20 may transfer the gland pressure from the press to the underside 52 of the electronic cigarette device body reservoir portion 55, rather than the underside 57 of the electronic cigarette device body, within a particular range. This may reduce damage to the underside of the main body of the electronic cigarette device during capping. As best seen in fig. 5, downward pressure on the electronic cigarette device body 50 is transferred from the bottom side 52 of the reservoir portion 55 to the stepped portion 20 of the clamp void 15.

The receiver tray or fixture 10 may be configured to hold a plurality of cartridges or e-vaping device bodies 50 such that the e-vaping device bodies may be filled with e-vaping solution (also referred to as "e-vaping juice" or "oil") or other substances. The electronic cigarette device body may be filled manually or automatically via a robotic machine.

In one aspect, the e-cigarette apparatus body may be individually loaded into the receiver tray or fixture 10. In another aspect, the e-vaping device body 50 may be preloaded into the first tray 40 (e-vaping device body tray) and then placed in the fixture 10 or receiver tray. The first tray 40 is for holding the electronic cigarette device body or at least a portion of the electronic cigarette device body. The first tray 40 may define a hole or a plurality of voids 44 that physically and spatially match the hole arrangement on the jig 10 or receiver tray. That is, each of the electronic cigarette device bodies 50 in the first tray 40 may correspond to the jig gap 15.

The first tray 40 may be formed of any suitable material, and in some constructions, the material is a deformable material, such as foam or the like. To provide cushioning for the body of the electronic cigarette device during shipping, filling and capping. The plurality of voids 44 in the first tray 40 may be sized and shaped to receive a portion of the electronic cigarette device body or a portion of the cartridge body. A diagrammatic representation of the entire set of e-cigarette device bodies 50 loaded or placed on the fixture 10 using the first tray 40 is shown in fig. 3. Fig. 4 depicts the full set of e-vaping device bodies 50 fully loaded into the fixture 10 using the first tray 40 for holding the e-vaping device bodies 50.

The first tray 40 may be loaded or filled with the e-cigarette device body 50 such that the bottom of the e-cigarette device body (for being placed into the jig void 15 of the jig 10) extends below the first tray 40 and the top of the e-cigarette device body (for having the suction nozzle covered) extends above the first tray 40.

The first tray 40 and the electronic cigarette device body 50 loaded into the first tray may be provided with a first cover. In some embodiments, the first cover may be a sealing cover to protect the electronic cigarette device body from any dust or the like during transportation. For example, a sealed plastic cover may surround the first tray 40 and the electronic cigarette device body 50 loaded into the first tray 40. This may also simplify packaging to facilitate the filling and capping process.

Once the fixture 10 has been fully loaded with the electronic cigarette device body of the first tray 40, an optional step is to place an alignment plate 59 or stabilizing plate on top of the electronic cigarette device body. In one aspect, the stabilizer or alignment plate 59 is a rigid plate (e.g., plastic or metal plate) that may be configured with holes that physically and spatially match the hole arrangement on the receiver tray. Each hole in the stabilizer tray may be matched in diameter to the diameter of the barrel. Each hole in the stabilizer plate may also physically grip (i.e., secure) the area toward the top end of each cartridge and secure the cartridge in place. The stabilizer plate ensures that each cartridge is substantially stationary relative to each other cartridge and the receiver tray. The stabilizer plate and receiver tray in combination provide rigid support (i.e., filling and capping) for the cartridge array to be handled. Fig. 6 shows a picture of an embodiment of a stabilizing or alignment plate 59. Fig. 7 shows the stabilizer/alignment plate 59 placed on the first tray 40 filled with the electronic cigarette device body 50. Fig. 8 shows the stabilizer/alignment plate 59 mounted on the first tray 40.

Once the alignment plate 59 has been installed, the electronic cigarette device body 50 may be filled. The filling process may be done manually or automatically (e.g., by using an automated filling machine). Fig. 9 depicts an array of cartridges filled by an automated filling machine. (for clarity, the stabilizer/alignment plate 59 is not shown in the drawings). In some embodiments, the automated filling machine dispenses the e-cigarette liquid via a needle.

Each e-vaping device body 50 or cartridge may be designed to be consistent with the filling process. For example, the cartridge may have an annular cylindrical cavity that receives the e-cigarette solution. For this process, the needle of the automated filling machine may be inserted into the annular cylindrical cavity, as shown in fig. 9.

Fig. 10 shows an image of an electronic cigarette device body 50 or cartridge. The proximal end 51 of the electronic cigarette device body 50 may have a suction nozzle attached. The central lumen 53 extends past the edge of the canister portion 55 of the electronic cigarette device body and may include a protrusion for a mouthpiece or a one-way locking fit of the mouthpiece. The canister portion 55 of the main body of the electronic cigarette device is open at the proximal end to allow the canister portion 55 to be filled with electronic cigarette liquid or other substances. During packaging, a cap (mouthpiece) may be placed over proximal end 51.

The underside 57 of the electronic cigarette device body is placed face down in the fixture void 15 of the fixture 10. The threaded portion of the bottom end 57 may be used to connect (i.e., screw in) a power source, battery, etc. The tank portion 55 may also have a metal band around the bottom of the tank portion, or a cylindrical metal portion of the tank at the lower end of the tank. The band or metal portion is configured to be wider than the threaded portion of the bottom end of the barrel. That is, the can portion 55 of the electronic cigarette device body 50 is wider than the threaded bottom portion of the electronic cigarette device body 50.

In one aspect, the bottom of the canister portion of the electronic cigarette device body is adapted to withstand the forces associated with the capping process to prevent any damage to the threaded portion of the canister or the underside of the electronic cigarette device body. In one aspect, when the e-cigarette device body is inserted into the clamp void 15 in the clamp 10, the underside of the can portion of the e-cigarette device body rests on the stepped portion 20 of the clamp void 15. In other words, the bottom side of the tank portion rests on the surface where the first portion 28 of the clamp void 15 transitions to the second portion 32 of the clamp void 15. During the capping process, when a vertical force is applied on the cap to attach the e-cigarette device mouthpiece to the e-cigarette device body, the force is transferred to the underside of the canister portion 55 resting on the stepped portion 20 or rounded edge surface, rather than on the threaded portion (as would be the case if the stepped portion 20 or rounded edge surface were not present). We have found that the underside 52 of the canister portion 55 of the electronic smoking device body 50 is better able to withstand the forces of the capping process and this reduces damage to the threaded portion of the cartridge.

After the electronic cigarette device bodies have been filled, the next stage is to install a cover (electronic cigarette device mouthpiece) on each electronic cigarette device body. Fig. 11 shows a second tray 80 for holding electronic cigarette device suction nozzles 85. The second tray has a plurality of voids that allow the electronic cigarette device mouthpiece to be vertically aligned with the electronic cigarette device body 50 of the first tray 40. Each of the voids holds a portion of a suction nozzle of the electronic cigarette device. That is, the portion of the e-cigarette device mouthpiece to be inserted onto the proximal end of the e-cigarette device body extends below the second tray 80. In one aspect, the mouthpieces may be co-located in a second tray 80, the second tray 80 having holes corresponding in geometry and location to the first tray 40.

In one aspect, a mechanical press may be used to secure each electronic cigarette device mouthpiece to a corresponding electronic cigarette device body. The second tray 80 can be placed on the first tray 40 to allow the press to apply uniform pressure on the electronic cigarette device suction nozzles of the second tray to press fit the electronic cigarette device suction nozzles onto the corresponding electronic cigarette device bodies. During pressing, in embodiments having the stepped portion 20 of the clamp void 15, when pressing applies a uniform pressure on the electronic cigarette device suction nozzle, the stepped portion 20 of the clamp void 15 transfers the pressure from the electronic cigarette device suction nozzle to the corresponding bottom side of the canister portion of the electronic cigarette device body.

In some embodiments, the number of e-vaping device bodies present in the first tray 40 (and the corresponding number of e-vaping device mouthpieces present in the second tray 80) may be optimized based on the pressure required to cap the e-vaping device bodies. For example, some e-cigarette device bodies require from about 15 pounds per e-cigarette device body to about 17 pounds per e-cigarette device body. Standard presses can apply varying amounts of force based on how the press is adjusted. In one embodiment, the press is adjusted to apply between about 800 pounds and about 1000 pounds of force per press. For e-cigarette device bodies requiring about 15 to about 17 pounds force per e-cigarette device body, the number of e-cigarette devices present in the first tray 40 may be 50 to ensure that all 50 devices can be capped by pressing the cap at once without applying undue additional pressure to the e-cigarette device body. It has been found that applying excessive lid pressure to the body of the electronic smoking device can result in structural damage, thereby causing leaks and malfunctions.

In other examples, the press may be adjusted to provide a pressure of about 1.5 tons to about 2 tons. Other e-vaping device bodies may require higher forces to cap. For example, some electronic cigarette device bodies that include a battery (often referred to as "one-piece") may require higher capping forces and are also designed to withstand higher capping pressures. For example, some e-vaping device bodies may require a pressure of about 65 pounds to about 70 pounds per e-vaping device body (30 kg). These e-vaping device bodies may be arranged in a first tray 40 having about 30 voids (65-70 lbs. x 30 e-vaping device bodies per pack equals 1950 lbs. pressure required for a single gland of all 30 e-vaping device bodies).

Fig. 12 depicts a set of capped cartridges in a receiver tray. Fig. 21 depicts a set of capped cartridges removed from a receiver tray. This sleeve can now be shipped to the customer.

Details of operation

In one aspect, the following sequence of events may be followed when using the receiver tray and stabilizer plate:

To fill the cartridge, a blunt tip needle may be inserted into the space between the central airway tube and the inner wall of the cartridge (i.e., into the annular cylindrical cavity). The recommended oil temperature range at the time of filling may be 90 deg.f-130 deg.f. In one aspect, 1.4mm may be the preferred needle width, and 1.63mm is the maximum allowed needle width. The 18 gauge needle had a width of 1.27mm. For the polymeric cartridges, a 14 gauge needle may be used.

For polymeric resin cartridges care must be taken not to fill the bottom of the metal strip beyond the open end (top) of the cartridge. For a glass cartridge, the user may need to ensure that there is no fluid in the top 4mm of the glass tank. As a warning measure, the user must ensure that:

a. the oil (i.e., e-cigarette liquid) is not allowed to enter the central airway tube.

B. The cartridge is not overfilled. If the cartridge is overfilled, fluid (e.g., e-cigarette liquid) may be forced through the atomizer and leak out of the bottom of the cartridge when the mouthpiece is capped.

C. The inner surface of the cartridge adjacent the top opening is free of fluid. The fluid on the surface may act as a lubricant, thereby reducing the suction of the suction nozzle.

The user may need to be aware that the silicone end cap (e.g., mouthpiece) may be pierced when too much pressure is applied during capping.

Immediately after filling, the canister may be capped with the mouthpiece until the mouthpiece is fully seated. In one aspect, a filled cartridge may need to be capped within three minutes after its filling. For thinner oils, it is recommended to use a shorter time. Failure to cap within the proper time may result in leakage and clogging.

The cartridge should be allowed to stand for at least 30 minutes before use. During this time, the fluid is activating the atomizer. The rate at which the atomizer saturates depends on the viscosity of the fluid. A more viscous fluid will require more time. An appropriate pore size setting must be used depending on the viscosity of the fluid.

In one aspect, cartridges made of different materials may require different workflows. The description of the different cartridges covered is as follows.

C1 polymeric resin cartridge capping process

After filling, the suction nozzle is pressed in until the suction nozzle is completely in place. Mechanical assistance is required to fully secure the suction nozzle. Approximately 45kgF of force is required to cover one cartridge. When depressed, the cartridge must stand upright and be centered with the nozzle. No hammer or mallet is used. Once the nozzle is fully in place, it cannot be removed without damaging the cartridge or nozzle. Note that: not inserting the mouthpiece immediately after filling may lead to leakage. The suction nozzle is inserted without twisting or rotating the suction nozzle. Misalignment of the cartridge or pressing at an angle can result in uneven pressure and thus may lead to leakage. Ensuring that the cylinder is centered in the mandrel press.

C2 glass cylinder sealing cover

After filling, the suction nozzle is screwed on until the suction nozzle is completely in place. When using a mechanical capping tool for a threaded nipple, the torque must be lower than 3.5kgf.cm. Note that: not immediately after filling, capping the mouthpiece may result in leakage. Too much torque may pull the central airway down from the base.

C3 easy-to-press glass cylinder sealing cover

After filling, a suction nozzle is inserted and gently pressed to align it with the center post. After ensuring proper alignment and straightness of the nozzle, the nozzle is pressed vertically downward (rather than at an angle) with a horizontally uniform pressure until a click is heard that indicates the nozzle is fully seated. The suction nozzle can be mounted manually, but it is recommended to use a light press and a clamp. No hammer or mallet is used. The force required to cover a cartridge is about 7-8 kg F. Misalignment of the nozzle, eccentric axial compression, or pressing at an angle may result in the nozzle hook not engaging the center post. This can lead to damage to the glass can, improper sealing, leakage and breakage. Once the nozzle is fully in place, it cannot be removed without damaging the cartridge or nozzle. Note that: the suction nozzle that was not fixed at the first attempt is not reused. The suction nozzle is not twisted or rotated while being inserted. Does not press down, even at a slight angle.

Aspects of the invention

Aspect 1: an electronic cigarette device packaging system, comprising:

A first tray formed of a deformable material for receiving an e-vaping device body, the first tray having a plurality of voids, each of the voids receiving a portion of the e-vaping device body to be filled with a substance, and wherein the first tray and the e-vaping device body are covered by a first cover;

A second tray formed of a deformable material for receiving an electronic cigarette device suction nozzle, the second tray having a plurality of voids allowing the electronic cigarette device suction nozzle to be vertically aligned with the electronic cigarette device body of the first tray, each of the voids receiving a portion of an electronic cigarette device suction nozzle to cover a corresponding electronic cigarette device body;

Wherein the first tray is capable of being placed on a jig having a plurality of jig gaps corresponding to the gaps for accommodating the electronic cigarette device body, and wherein the jig gaps include stepped portions within the jig gaps, the stepped portions forming concentric circles with the jig gaps; and is also provided with

And wherein the second tray is capable of being placed on the first tray to allow a press to apply a uniform pressure on the electronic cigarette device mouthpiece of the second tray to press-fit the electronic cigarette device mouthpiece onto the corresponding electronic cigarette device body, the stepped portion of the clamp void being for transferring pressure from the electronic cigarette device mouthpiece to a respective bottom side of the canister portion of the electronic cigarette device body when the pressure is uniformly applied on the mouthpiece of the electronic cigarette device.

Aspect 2: the electronic cigarette device packaging system of aspect 1, wherein diameters of the plurality of fixture voids are sized to receive a bottom side of the electronic cigarette device body, and wherein diameters of the stepped portions of the fixture voids are set to receive a can bottom side.

Aspect 3: the electronic cigarette device packaging system of aspect 1 or aspect 2, wherein the stepped portion of the clip void has a width of about 0.7mm to about 0.9 mm.

Aspect 4: the electronic cigarette device packaging system of any one of aspects 1-3, wherein the second tray and the electronic cigarette device mouthpiece are covered by a second cover.

Aspect 5: the electronic cigarette device packaging system of any one of aspects 1-4, wherein the clip void is circular.

Aspect 6: the electronic cigarette device packaging system of any one of aspects 1-5, comprising at least one first tray in a first package, at least one second tray in the first package, and at least one clamp within the first package.

Aspect 7: the electronic cigarette device packaging system of any one of aspects 1-6, wherein the second tray is capable of being placed over the first tray to allow a press to apply uniform pressure on the electronic cigarette device suction nozzle of the second tray to unidirectionally press fit the electronic cigarette device suction nozzle onto the corresponding electronic cigarette device body.

Aspect 8: the electronic cigarette device packaging system of any one of aspects 1-7, wherein the first tray comprises five rows of ten voids.

Aspect 9: the electronic cigarette device packaging system of any one of aspects 1 to 8, wherein the first tray is capable of holding a plurality of electronic cigarette device bodies, allowing the press to apply about 200 pounds to 900 pounds of pressure to the respective electronic cigarette device bodies at each press to mount the electronic cigarette device mouthpiece to the respective electronic cigarette device bodies with one press.

Aspect 10: an electronic cigarette device packaging system, comprising:

A first tray for receiving an electronic cigarette device body, the first tray having a plurality of voids that receive a portion of the electronic cigarette device body to be filled with a substance, and wherein the first tray and the electronic cigarette device body are covered by a first cover;

A second tray for receiving an electronic cigarette device suction nozzle, the second tray having a plurality of voids that allow the electronic cigarette device suction nozzle to be vertically aligned with the electronic cigarette device body of the first tray, each void receiving a portion of an electronic cigarette device suction nozzle to cover a corresponding electronic cigarette device body; and

Wherein the first tray is capable of being placed on a fixture having a plurality of fixture voids corresponding to the void for receiving the electronic cigarette device body.

Aspect 11: the electronic cigarette device packaging system of aspect 10, wherein at least one of the plurality of clip voids includes a stepped portion that forms concentric circles with the plurality of clip voids.

Aspect 12: the electronic cigarette device packaging system of aspect 10 or aspect 11, wherein the second tray is positionable over the first tray to allow a press to apply uniform pressure on the electronic cigarette device suction nozzle of the second tray to press fit the electronic cigarette device suction nozzle onto the corresponding electronic cigarette device body.

Aspect 13: the electronic cigarette device packaging system of any one of aspects 10-12, wherein the stepped portion of the clamp gap prevents pressure from being transferred from the electronic cigarette device mouthpiece to the underside of the electronic cigarette device body when the press applies uniform pressure on the electronic cigarette device mouthpiece.

Aspect 14: the electronic cigarette device packaging system of any one of aspects 10-13, wherein a distance from an outer diameter of the clamp void to an inner diameter of the stepped portion is about 0.7mm to about 0.9mm.

Aspect 15: the electronic cigarette device packaging system of any one of aspects 10-14, wherein the void of the second tray is vertically alignable with the corresponding void of the first tray.

Aspect 16: the electronic cigarette device packaging system of any one of aspects 10-15, wherein the second tray and the electronic cigarette device mouthpiece are wrapped in a second lid.

Aspect 17: the electronic cigarette device packaging system of any one of aspects 10-16, wherein the first tray and the second tray are formed of a deformable material.

Aspect 18: a method of packaging an electronic cigarette device, the method comprising:

a first tray for receiving a body of an electronic cigarette device is selected, the first tray having a plurality of voids,

Inserting a portion of the electronic cigarette device body into each of a plurality of voids of the first tray;

covering the first tray and the electronic cigarette device body with a first cover;

selecting a second tray for accommodating suction nozzles of the electronic cigarette equipment, wherein the second tray is provided with a plurality of gaps;

a portion of an electronic cigarette device suction nozzle is inserted into each of the plurality of voids in the second tray.

Aspect 19: a system for filling and capping an electronic cigarette device, the system comprising:

a first tray for receiving an e-cigarette device body, the first tray having a plurality of voids that receive a portion of the e-cigarette device body to be filled with a substance, and wherein the first tray and the e-cigarette device body are covered by a first cover;

A second tray for receiving an electronic cigarette device suction nozzle, the second tray having a plurality of voids allowing the suction nozzle to be vertically aligned with the electronic cigarette device body of the first tray, each void receiving a portion of an electronic cigarette device suction nozzle to cover a corresponding electronic cigarette device body; and

A clamp defining a plurality of voids vertically aligned with the plurality of voids of the first tray.

Aspect 20: the system of aspect 19, further comprising an alignment plate defining a plurality of voids, each of the plurality of voids for receiving a portion of the electronic cigarette device body, the plurality of voids being vertically aligned with the plurality of voids of the first tray and the fixture.

Claims

1. An electronic cigarette device packaging system, comprising:

2. The electronic cigarette device packaging system of claim 1, wherein diameters of the plurality of fixture voids are sized to receive a bottom side of the electronic cigarette device body, and wherein diameters of the stepped portions of the fixture voids are sized to receive a can bottom side.

3. The electronic cigarette device packaging system of claim 1, wherein the stepped portion of the clip void has a width of about 0.7mm to about 0.9 mm.

4. The electronic cigarette device packaging system of claim 1, wherein the second tray and the electronic cigarette device mouthpiece are covered by a second cover.

5. The electronic cigarette device packaging system of claim 1, wherein the clip void is circular.

6. The electronic cigarette device packaging system of claim 1, comprising at least one first tray in a first package, at least one second tray in a first package, and at least one clamp within a first package.

7. The electronic cigarette device packaging system of claim 1, wherein the second tray is positionable over the first tray to allow a press to apply uniform pressure on the electronic cigarette device suction nozzle of the second tray to unidirectionally press-fit the electronic cigarette device suction nozzle onto the corresponding electronic cigarette device body.

8. The electronic cigarette device packaging system of claim 1, wherein the first tray comprises five rows of ten voids.

9. The electronic cigarette device packaging system of claim 1, wherein the first tray is capable of holding a plurality of electronic cigarette device bodies, allowing the press to apply about 200 pounds to about 900 pounds of pressure to the respective electronic cigarette device bodies at each press to mount the electronic cigarette device mouthpiece to the respective electronic cigarette device bodies with one press.

10. An electronic cigarette device packaging system, comprising:

11. The electronic cigarette device packaging system of claim 10, wherein at least one of the plurality of clip voids comprises a stepped portion forming a concentric circle with the plurality of clip voids.

12. The electronic cigarette device packaging system of claim 10, wherein the second tray is placeable over the first tray to allow a press to apply uniform pressure on the electronic cigarette device suction nozzle of the second tray to press fit the electronic cigarette device suction nozzle onto the corresponding electronic cigarette device body.

13. The electronic cigarette device packaging system of claim 11, wherein the stepped portion of the fixture void prevents pressure from being transferred from the electronic cigarette device mouthpiece to the underside of the electronic cigarette device body when the press applies uniform pressure on the electronic cigarette device mouthpiece.

14. The electronic cigarette device packaging system of claim 11, wherein a distance from an outer diameter of the clamp void to an inner diameter of the stepped portion is about 0.7mm to about 0.9mm.

15. The electronic smoking device packaging system of claim 10, wherein the void of the second tray is vertically alignable with the corresponding void of the first tray.

16. The electronic cigarette device packaging system of claim 10, wherein the second tray and the electronic cigarette device mouthpiece are wrapped in a second lid.

17. The electronic cigarette device packaging system of claim 10, wherein the first tray and second tray are formed of a deformable material.

18. A method of packaging an electronic cigarette device, the method comprising:

19. A system for filling and capping an electronic cigarette device, the system comprising:

20. The system of claim 19, further comprising an alignment plate defining a plurality of voids, each of the plurality of voids for receiving a portion of the electronic cigarette device body, the plurality of voids being vertically aligned with the plurality of voids of the first tray and the fixture.